Well, here is another update in regard to my work permit application. Last week the Department of Labor (DoLISA) refused to accept my "consularized" notarized degree. Though the process was legal in Vietnam and they admitted it, they still could not accept it and they had a valid reason. It seems that recently some Americans, Brits, and Aussies were able to get their "fake" … [Read more...] about Work Permit Update – Authenticating
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Turkish dance by HIBS Vietnamese Students
Rumors, rumors, rumors. Amazing how they fly around so fast. I have not updated much since I received my new Nokia N900 from the US. I have actually been spending some time at the Horizon International Bilingual School (HIBS) run by my Turkish friends in An Phu (District 2). Yesterday I attended a nice program put together for some Turkish guests. It was quite interesting … [Read more...] about Turkish dance by HIBS Vietnamese Students
Vietnam-based company looking for a Vietnamese Ubuntu Guy
A friend from a Western company is looking for a Vietnamese guy experienced in using Ubuntu Linux. Please see the brief job description below: To prepare an Ubuntu migration from Windows, we are looking for a Vietnamese Person with Ubuntu skills to support : Post-Installation Ubuntu Support Internal Staff Training on Ubuntu / Open Office Location … [Read more...] about Vietnam-based company looking for a Vietnamese Ubuntu Guy
Saigon’s District 1 at night
Here are some nice shots of Saigon's District 1 from Tuesday night. These will be my last photos taken with my Google G1 Android phone. I was surprised at how well it took the nightshots. (Parkson) (Continental Hotel) (Continental Hotel) (Opera House) (Caravelle Hotel) … [Read more...] about Saigon’s District 1 at night
Pre-Tet at my Weightlifting Gym
I know a little late but about three days before Tet, I had my last workout at my gym before the holidays. I was 20 minutes into my exercises when the gym owner, Mr. Tam, grabbed me to "drink" beer. I thought he was joking but in the end, he was not. So in short, my day at the gym went like this: 5 sets of Leg Press 5 sets of Leg Press Calf Raises 5 sets of Leg … [Read more...] about Pre-Tet at my Weightlifting Gym